Moulton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Moulton’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000, placing it 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate corresponds to 47 crimes reported across a population of 6,497 — a figure that equates to roughly one crime for every 138 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 24 incidents (51.1% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 17.0%). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up urban centre, where concentrated populations and public spaces can amplify certain types of crime. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and spring weather — may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, influencing both violent and property crime trends. Anti-social behaviour fell to 5 incidents (10.6% of total crimes), 40% below the UK average, suggesting a localised reduction in disruptive conduct. This contrast with the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which were 111% above the UK average, indicates a combination of factors affecting different crime types. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (55% below UK average) and vehicle crime (21% below UK average) may be linked to the area’s characteristics, such as limited retail density or secure parking infrastructure.

April 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), public order offences (+300%), and vehicle crime (+100%). These spikes contrast with a 66.7% decline in other theft, which fell from three to one incident. The violent crime category, contributing 51.1% of all crimes, stood at 3.7 per 1,000 — 42% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a localised trend in violent incidents that may relate to seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped 28.6% from seven to five incidents, a reduction that could reflect targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in community dynamics. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime — from zero to two incidents — may signal new vulnerabilities in parking areas or unsecured vehicles.

Moulton’s crime rate in April 2025 rose 23.6% compared to March’s 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 7.2 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in local patterns. Daily crime data reveals an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that may resonate with residents navigating public spaces or local amenities. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a metric that underscores the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 6,497. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, but the upward trend from March suggests a need for vigilance. The population context further highlights how even a small number of crimes can feel impactful in a tightly knit community, where familiarity with neighbours may amplify perceptions of safety or risk.